The new effort meant some homeless families got their own apartments in three months.

I thought more than once what his effort would have meant to a farmer a century ago.

He was asked if this effort meant more because it came against his old team.

Even a strong effort by their starting pitcher can mean little.

But the effort could well mean measures that might not prove so popular, particularly in the long run.

His efforts will mean better lives for people for generations to come.

But these efforts will mean little if the fish continue to be over-harvested at sea.

"Political efforts will mean finding out if there is still an alternative to war."

Any joint effort would presumably mean lower expenses for each company involved.

The present effort could only mean the cannon would be important in the attack.